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E1 BEU

2016 BMW I8

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,789 mi
Last recorded102,789 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW I830,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 BEU
MakeBMW
ModelI8
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 102,789 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 89,165 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2025 89,165 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2023 71,445 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 58,991 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 47,466 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 47,268 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 38,115 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 20,071 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 20,057 miles

How Reliable is the BMW I8?

Based on 18,763 MOT tests across 2,827 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
3,777
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
2,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
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E1 BEU is a 2016 BMW I8 in Grey with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 BMW I8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 30,548 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW I8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E1 BEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW I8 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this BMW I8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E1 BEU registered?

E1 BEU is a 2016 BMW I8, first registered on 19 March 2016.

Is E1 BEU safe to buy?

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